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W485 MMS

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,934 mi
Last recorded131,934 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 MMS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 131,934 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner sills corroding

Fail 6 May 2015 131,933 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner sills corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2014 126,820 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 126,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 126,813 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s inner sill at rear corroding

Fail 23 May 2013 126,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 117,943 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 112,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

Fail 30 Mar 2011 112,242 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 1 Apr 2010 104,677 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Fail 1 Apr 2010 104,677 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,284 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 89,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

High level brake light (if connected) inoperative

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 84,021 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 78,336 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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W485 MMS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W485 MMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W485 MMS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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